Olson, who was born with retinoblastoma, lost his left eye when he was 10 months old. After numerous medical procedures in his other eye, Olson had his right eye removed at the age of 12 in 2009. The day before his surgery back in 2009, he spent the day at USC's football practice, and has been a part of the program ever since. Current Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll was first to introduce Olson to the team, and after Olson's performance on Saturday Caroll said the moment brought him to tears.

On Tuesday, the redshirt sophomore was honored with Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week honors.